Mărioara Babu honored for preserving Gorj pastoral traditions

Mărioara Babu, a prominent shepherdess from Novaci known for preserving pastoral traditions in Gorj, received a special distinction at the ‘Boema Culturală a Olteniei’ Gala. Honored at the ‘Tudor Arghezi’ Culture House, Babu was recognized for her lifelong dedication to promoting traditional shepherd gastronomy and ancestral customs.

During the ceremony, Babu described the trophy as a ‘blessing received from God and the holy land of Oltenia.’ She dedicated the recognition to all those who preserve Romanian folk clothing, stories, and values, stating that the title of ‘Living Human Treasure’ belongs to everyone who passes these traditions to future generations.